Good, LiverpoolLead at the top of Premier League It was cut off. It's all doom and gloom (kidding, it's not). Arsenal Liverpool may have won at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday but Liverpool remain four points behind with a game in hand.
Arnie slotLiverpool have been impressive this season and are favorites to win the title, but it would be a mistake to think the Reds will be out of sight before January is over.
It is remarkable that Liverpool found themselves in such a promising position after that Jurgen Klopp He resigned, with most assuming Anfield would compete for a league place UEFA Champions League.
But Slott's tactics and managerial experience have propelled the Merseyside side to promotion across a range of fronts, and while Liverpool have won just three of their past seven Premier League matches, a return to smoother sailing is expected after a tough winter.
Liverpool upcoming matches (all matches) |
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date |
a race |
They will oppose |
01/17/25 |
Premier League |
Brentford (A) |
02/21/25 |
UEFA Champions League |
night (h) |
01/25/25 |
Premier League |
Ipswich (h) |
01/29/25 |
UEFA Champions League |
PSV Eindhoven (A) |
01/02/25 |
Premier League |
Bournemouth (away) |
He endured Liverpool. They usually do. In any case, the Redmen often turn to the January transfer window to make one or two improvements in a good place, and that could happen in the coming weeks.
Liverpool and the January transfer period
Liverpool and the January transfer window are a match made in heaven. So be it Virgil van Dijk Or Takumi Minamino, FSG have always enjoyed making a great winter signing to further Liverpool's cause.
Van Dyck is the gold standard His £75m move from Southampton This could be the Premier League's greatest January transfer, revolutionizing Jurgen Klopp's backline and leading Liverpool to glory.
Years ago, let's not forget, both Philippe Coutinho and Daniel Sturridge joined from two different clubs in January 2013, with Luis Suarez completes £23m transfer From Ajax two years ago.
But recently, Luis Diaz and Cody Steele He enjoyed a move to Merseyside mid-season, having now become stronger under Slott's wing, and is an integral part of the Anfield line-up.
He left the Red Devils chewing through the dust clouds as Liverpool welcomed Jacobo into the fold, and now, FSG are looking to repeat the trick with one of the Premier League's most underrated midfielders.
Liverpool targets midfielder Prem
According to Football Insiderscouts from Liverpool and Manchester United were tracking the Wolverhampton Wanderers team. Joao Gomez In recent months, an agreement could be reached this year.
Wolves are struggling against relegation but have improved under Vitor Pereira in recent weeks, and it will take a huge fee to convince the old gold to part with their drive this month.
However, it is certainly possible that an agreement can be reached this summer, with previous reports suggesting that the Anfield players will have to pay something in the future. A £50 million football stadium.
What will Joao Gomez bring to Liverpool?
Gomez is a talented midfielder with an eye for tackles. Wolves Signed for Flamengo for £15m It's January 2023, so he's already used to winter rehoming.
71 appearances laterGomez scored five goals and assisted three others for his English employers, drawing on praise from talent scout Jacek Kulig that he is a “warrior” who “always gives 100% on the pitch”.
Gomez seasonal heat map From the Premier League It says it all: his boundless energy and enthusiasm in various aspects of the midfield game, completing 85% of his passes, 62% of his dribbles, and averaging 5.1 ball recoveries per game.
He may be a dynamic, multi-faceted midfielder, but Gomez is a ball-wielding beast at heart, ranking in the top 1% of his position peers across Europe's top five leagues over the past year in terms of tackles (4.05) per 90, According to FBrefStressing that he will bring combat energy to Liverpool's rich engine room.
Premier League 24/25 – Best tacklers |
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Rank |
player |
Interventions (per 90) |
1. |
Daniel Munoz |
71 (3.94) |
2. |
Moises Caicedo |
63 (3.06) |
3. |
Naseer Mazraoui |
62 (3.67) |
4. |
Joao Gomez |
61 (3.41) |
5. |
Idrissa Jay |
58 (3.74) |
5= |
Alexis McAllister |
58 (3.70) |
Statistics via Premier League |
17th-placed Wolves may be embroiled in a battle for Premier League survival, but Gomez has been a machine in the middle, capable of playing deeper and further forward.
His energy and experience as a “box crusher” like Analyst Ben Mattinson Called, he could pay dividends for a Liverpool side that has enjoyed a lot of success with Ryan Gravenberch as a deep-lying playmaker.
Liverpool need to get this done, especially considering the rich history of welcoming winter talent into the first team. Given that the aforementioned Japo has been on Manchester United's radar, like Gomez, there is an even more compelling reason to secure his addition to the squad.
Dutch star Jacobo left PSV Eindhoven and was just 23 when he moved to Liverpool, the same age Gomez is now.
He has been one of the main offensive pillars in Slot's system this season. Scoring 12 goals and providing four assists During 30 matches in all competitions.
The Netherlands international was hailed as 'Liverpool's man for this big occasion'. Correspondent Beth LindopHe is not blessed with the bold production of Mohamed Salah, but he is indispensable as the challenge for the title mounts.
How Liverpool would like to strike a blow to the hearts of Manchester United once again, by bolstering their midfield ranks with a player who would be perfect for Ruben Amorim's system.
The Old Trafford outfit have endured a lot of misery in the market over the past decade, but Liverpool's talent radar is usually spot-on, so it would be a travesty to lose this player to their rivals, who are desperate for a resurgence.
Whether Gomez is ready to make that jump is open to question, but on the evidence from the difficult conditions at Molineux, the Reds may score a blinder by adding this one to the fold.